local obituaries

George A. Jenkins

George A. Jenkins

Feb 6, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 George A. Jenkins Springfield – George A. Jenkins, 79, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. The Effingham County native was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and retired from GA Pacific. Survivors include his children, Joan Braudy and Robert (Tinker) Jenkins; granddaughter,...

Glenda Blissett

Glenda Blissett

Feb 5, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Glenda J. Blissett Springfield- Glenda J. Blissett, 72, passed away February 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. The Laurens County native was a Baptist. She had worked as a Pharmacy Tech with Bulloch Memorial Hospital, but she retired from the Walmart Distribution Center. She was preceded...

Mary Imogene Bacon Williams (Gene)

Mary Imogene Bacon Williams (Gene)

Feb 3, 2015

Mary Imogene Bacon Williams (Gene) was born August 10, 1927, and she lived on this earth for 87 years. February 3, 2015 was the day that Gene went home to live eternally with the Lord. Gene was the daughter of the late William Earl Bacon and the late Annie Lou Strickland Bacon, and she was born near Willie, Georgia (presently...

Harry Joe Fowler

Harry Joe Fowler

Feb 3, 2015

Garden City-Mr. Harry Joe Fowler, 78, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2015. The son of the late Claude & Ruby Franklin Fowler, Harry was born and raised in Soperton, and later moved to Savannah after his military service. Harry served his country in the U.S. Navy and continued to honor the flag. He was retired from...

Harry Dalton Griner, Jr.

Harry Dalton Griner, Jr.

Feb 1, 2015

Tybee Island-Mr. Harry Dalton Griner, Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Griner was born in Jesup to the late Harry Dalton Griner, Sr., & Sally McCall Griner. He was employed with Wal-Mart, loved to read, and loved the GA Bulldogs. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and loved people...

Joann Williams Jordan

Joann Williams Jordan

Jan 31, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 JoAnn Williams Jordan Brooklet – JoAnn Williams Jordan, 78, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. She retired from Gulfstream and was preceded in death by her parents, John Grady Williams and Wrether Mock Williams; husband, James V. Jordan, Sr.; and daughter, Peggy...

Christopher (Chris) Aaron Walker

Christopher (Chris) Aaron Walker

Jan 30, 2015

Pooler-Christopher (Chris) Aaron Walker, 39, entered into Heaven on Friday, January 30, 2015, from his home, surrounded by his family. Chris was a native of Pooler, where he had lived most of his life. He graduated from Effingham County High School, and attended Spirit Life Church. He had a passion for camping, NASCAR, boats, and motorcycles. He loved the glass...

Susan Shearouse Hargroves

Susan Shearouse Hargroves

Jan 30, 2015

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Susan Shearouse Hargroves, 69, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 surrounded by her family at Hospice Savannah. She was the daughter of the late Howell & Alice Shearouse, and sister to the late Martha Blackstock. She is survived by her husband, Mike Hargroves; daughter, Jenny Koch; son, Robert L. Yocum; two step-sons, Scotty and Adam Hargroves. One of...

Calvin W. Wiley, Jr.

Calvin W. Wiley, Jr.

Jan 29, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Calvin W. Wiley, Jr. Guyton – Calvin W. Wiley, Jr., 65, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Born September 11, 1949 in Chatham County Calvin worked maintenance. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hewitt Wiley; brothers, TroyWiley, Sr. (May) and...

Fred Mastra

Fred Mastra

Jan 27, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Fred Mastra Rincon- Fred Mastra, 73, died January 27, 2015 at his residence. The native was a 23 year US Air Force veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Fred loved woodworking and he attended First Baptist Church of Rincon. Survivors include his son, Randy Mastra; grandson, Jace...

Riba Smith

Riba Smith

Jan 25, 2015

Savannah-Mrs. Riba Smith, 54, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Riba was born in Korea. She was preceded in death by her mother, Yong Suk Pak Glisson. Survivors include her husband, Reuben Smith; step-son, Robbie Teigue; sons, Reuben Smith, Jr., and Richard Smith; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Penny, Pat, and Lea; brother,...

Autumn Stevie Cannon

Autumn Stevie Cannon

Jan 25, 2015

Faulkville-Autumn Stevie Cannon, 2 months old, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Stevie was the beloved daughter of Steven & Summer McDaniel Keel Cannon; her siblings are Cody, Kirsten, Cameron, Abigail, Aubrey, Carter, Lois, and Channing; grandfather, Lonnie McDaniel, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Stevie was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel, and her paternal grandparents, George...

Annie Ruth Bateman

Annie Ruth Bateman

Jan 24, 2015

Ellabell-Mrs. Annie Ruth Bateman, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Annie Ruth was born in Emanuel County to the late Frank & Doxie Underwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Bateman; daughter, Linda Conner; two sons-in-law, Lyvon Overstreet, and Tommy McGee. She was a member of the Ellabell United...

Connie Bevill Cathcart

Connie Bevill Cathcart

Jan 23, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Connie Bevill Cathcart Rincon – Connie Bevill Cathcart, 70, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Candler Hospital. The Chatham County native was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Nita Bell Brown Bevill. Survivors include her...

Leo J. Mcdonald

Leo J. Mcdonald

Jan 21, 2015

Pooler – Leo J. McDonald, 87, passed away on January 21, 2015 just one day after his younger brother Ray. They are together again in heaven. Leo was born in1927 in Kibbee, GA near Vidalia. He moved to Savannah with his brother Ray and father Oswald. Leo joined the Army as soon as he could and was sent to Japan...

Henry M. Westberry

Henry M. Westberry

Jan 20, 2015

Bloomingdale- Henry Melvin Westberry, 83, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Effingham Care Center. The Evans County native was owner of Westberry's Lawn Service for 35 plus years. He had also worked for 7 years in maintenance at South University, 11 years at Roger Wood Packing Company, and for Dr. Billy Moore, Veterinarian in Metter, GA. Mr. Henry was a...

Louis "Marty" Jenkins, Jr.

Louis "Marty" Jenkins, Jr.

Jan 19, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Louis "Marty" Jenkins, Jr. Rincon – Louis "Marty" Jenkins, Jr. 59, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Candler Hospital. Marty was born in Indianola, MS on December 23, 1955. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Jenkins Construction at the...

Richard Nizzi

Richard Nizzi

Jan 17, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Richard Nizzi Stillwell, GA – Richard Nizzi, born in Bevier, Missouri on June 23, 1932 passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Effingham Care Center. He was 82 years old. He graduated from Bevier Missouri High School, a veteran of USAF Korean...

Kay Frawley Newsome

Kay Frawley Newsome

Jan 17, 2015

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Kay Frawley Newsome Clyo – Kay Frawley Newsome, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015. The Chatham County native retired from Savannah Postal Credit Union and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur W. Frawley...

Grace S. Seckinger

Grace S. Seckinger

Jan 16, 2015

Pooler-Mrs. Grace Seckinger, 92, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Bryan County Health & Rehab. Mrs. Grace was born in Egypt, GA to the late Paul & Ethel Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Seckinger, a son, John Seckinger, and a granddaughter, Amanda Grace Seckinger. She was a member of First Baptist...

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